Osaka in Reading

We took a reservation online but were told that they don’t take reservations upon entering. The food was really good but the service was not the best, the order was messed up and they acted like it was our fault. We had to wait 25min to be seated, which is fine, but we had a reservation!! The food is also overpriced and the service fee for bad service was crazy Recommend the food but need to change the attitude .

Lively Japanese themed restaurant in the popular Oracle centre in the Reading town centre. Plenty of fusion japanese/Chinese inspired dishes. Although not authentic the quality is reasonable, especially the tempura. The chicken karaage is disappointing as not freshly prepared and more if a chicken nugget dish.. however overall the quality and prices are reasonable and there a few places to compare with locally. Although further apart I’d recommend Shoryu for a more authentic Japanese experience.

Delicious calamari with wasabi mayo and Korean sweet chili crispy chicken - one of the best you can get anywhere. Also the cocktails especially Pina Colada is very good. Professional and lovely homely decor with wooden motif. High quality food and decent prices. Service is pretty fast and polite. Always love a visit here. FSA rating 5/5 as of 7 October 2024

Absolutely superb. Tastes as good as any Japanese restaurant that I've been to in London. Great food, service and atmosphere

If you like sea food , in special Japanese food , Osaka Reading is the place where you have to go . Thank you Alina for your attention and for the best services I have seen

Delicious food and variety. Friendly staff, the place is very nice.

All best for Osaka,best delicious food in Reading i can say

I recently dined at this restaurant where Bimina served us, and the experience was fantastic. Bimina was incredibly attentive and friendly, making us feel very welcome. She provided excellent recommendations from the menu, and her knowledge of the dishes was impressive. The service was prompt, and she made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Overall, Bimina's exceptional service greatly enhanced our dining experience. Highly recommend!

First time that I go to Osaka and it did not disappoint. Food was tasty, drinks were good and the service me and my friends received from Ary was great.

Amazing Japanese resturant I loved it and I am their biggest fan been waiting for the opening - if you are a fan of sushi or the Japanese cuisine then you must try it ASAP. I recommend the kimchi seafood udon, gyoza, tempura, sushi and tropical island drink

Great food. Service was quick and responsive. Thanks Arie for the recommendations on what to eat and drink. I will definitely be going back.

Went to this Japanese resto at the Oracle in Reading with my history teacher. . We shared the Tempura Mixed Vegetable, which included sweet potato, aubergine, red pepper, courgette, asparagus and seaweed, all sprinkled with nori seasoning. The tempura was crispy, and personally I thought the asparagus was the most succulent. I ordered Tonkotsu Ramen for my main course, featuring pork broth ramen with bbq pork belly, nitamago egg, woodear mushroom, beansprouts, sweetcorn, spring onions, pickled ginger, fried shallots and sesame. The broth was rich yet a bit greasy. The egg would be better if the egg yolk could be more runny. . The resto was quite popular as it had a long queue when we arrived. The staff were attentive and nice.

One of our favourite gift tos for sushi 🍣

I was there 3 times. Every time food was delicious and service very good. I will recommend this restaurant to enybody who like Japanese food. For some time the usual cooker was missing but now he is back and pork is delicious again 😋

Lovely food but bizarre atmosphere with the owner just standing on the stairs watching customers and doing nothing to help the staff on a very busy Friday night.

This restaurant is so good, we travel from an hour away to come here regularly. The food is always so tasty, well presented, good value etc. The service is always great . I can't recommend it highly enough.

Overall, it was a very good experience, food was delicious, and the service was quick and courteous

Great Service and Best Sushi I have ever had

5 out of 5, really happy with the service and foods. we were served by Prab, he was really friendly and welcoming. he also helped us to choose best food from the menu. the food comes on time, everything on point. i was really impressed with service by Prab. highly recommended 👍

My children and I decided to visit this place based on positive reviews. The service from the manager is unprofessional and there is no respect for us as visitors. Unfortunately, we were left hungry and the food was terrible and tasteless. We had to go eat somewhere else. I do not recommend this place. We will definitely not return. The prices are insanely expensive, plus a percentage for service. Wish I could put “0”.

Gorgeous food and nice ambiance. Just a shame you are not able to book. Fortunately we arrived around midday and were seated before the Saturday rush. Absolutely loved my birthday lunch! Can’t wait for my next visit….

My children and I decided to visit this place based on positive reviews. The service from the manager is unprofessional and there is no respect for us as visitors. Unfortunately, we were left hungry and the food was terrible and tasteless. We had to go eat somewhere else. I do not recommend this place. We will definitely not return. The prices are insanely expensive, plus a percentage for service. Wish I could put “0”.

Ioanna and Cristina are amazing girls they made me and my friends very welcome The food is amazing I will always go back here I totally recommend it

Quick service, very delicious, fair price! Would return. Dishes tastes authentic and you can see the quality. One of the best jap/korean restaurants over reading oxford and london! Everything was perfect

Lovely food, service and atmosphere 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Top, great sushi and cocktail. Fast and helpful service.

We had a great Sunday dinner date at Osaka. We didn’t wait long in the queue. The food was great and staff was very nice too. We ordered soba noodles one with tofu one with chicken, price was very good for the quite big portion of noodles. We took some sushi on the side what was a great choice. The reason for 4 stars is that we were seated close to the door and we felt bit cold so we had to ask to change the table, which was not a problem. I also didn’t find teriyaki sauce on the table which would be a great idea. The soya sauce lid on our table was not closed properly and I spilled some on my hand and table. I also fancied some good ramen but I don’t eat meat and I didn’t see any nice option for me. Only soup I could have would be miso broth one which I am not a big fan of so I couldn’t order a ramen for me which was a bit disappointing. Would be nice to have some more veggie soups options not only the miso based. Also I have noticed that a lot of options from the menu had “s” which stands for spicy. This made our choice a bit difficult to make as well. I found it nice that we could take out leftover food in the takeaway box and I had the rest of my sushi at home. In general it was a great place to have Japanese food and we enjoyed it very much.

Delicious food, not expensive, excellent service.

Osaka Japanese Restaurant in Reading offers an exceptional dining experience with its flavorful and perfectly executed dishes. The chicken katsu curry was crispy and tender, the California sushi rolls were fresh and delicious, and the chicken udon was hearty and full of flavor. Every bite tasted authentic and satisfying. The service was great, and I’ll definitely be coming back for more. Highly recommended!

Waitress hardly spoke English so that was a challenge and for some reason they served starters and main courses ALL in one go! We were 4 people at the table, so it got packed and we rushed the starter so that the main course wouldn't go cold... didn't trust to send it back. I went there on recommendation... they told me this had never happened to them... so I was just unlucky?!

We love visiting Osaka Reading! The food is always tasty - it is always busy but that is part of the charm....the hustle of the waiting staff, looking at other peoples' choices and making a mental note to try it the next time we visit.

Lovely staff, very helpful. Food was good as usual! Thank you

Really enjoyed the food!!! I had spicy tuna maki and unagi roll. The tempura and takoyaki portion sizes felt a bit small though

Super impressed with the meals here, the green dragon sushi and pork belly ramen will have us coming back!

Absolutely excellent in every way and the waiter photograph was a superb babysitter........ Thank you so much!

The food is exceptional, I couldn't recommend it more

La comida era deliciosa, el personal era muy amable y servicial, precio más que razonable! Fuimos con niños, pedimos un menú para niños que no tienen, pero nos sugirieron varias opciones que nos ayudaron. ¡Volveremos!

Really tasty Japanese food and great atmosphere. The benches are the best when just dining for 2!

The katsu is delicious, but there are no other halal options, most of which are pork broth Good salmon sashimi (raw)

The place is great, the food is fantastic and the service needs no feedback whatsoever. Get in and enjoy quality time with your friends in a cozy atmosphere and a quick service.

He estado aquí unas 5 veces ahora, absolutamente increíble y consistente cada vez. El pollo katsu al curry, sushi y entrantes todo genial. 9 . 2 / 10

Everything was good, we went there on Friday night and got seated pretty quickly. I passed the restaurant on Saturday night and it was packed so I would recommend going on a Friday. The food was good, but I have definitely had better sushi. The Chardonnay was great, very fruity and fresh.

Excelente comida y gran variedad de opciones en el menú - el servicio era amable y muy rápido. Especial agradecimiento a nuestra encantadora camarera Olivia que recomendó el pollo yaki udon que estaba delicioso.

Food was very good, service was nice and quick.

Osaka es increíble!Siempre vengo aquí para cumpleaños ya que es perfecto para ocasiones especiales. El sushi es tan fresco y todo en el menú es tan sabroso. incluso los cócteles que tomamos mientras estábamos esperando eran tan deliciosos y hechos muy bien. no te decepcionará! Ariely y Kamilly eran tan atentos y amables, que he visto a Ariely dos veces allí ahora y ella siempre es tan amable y servicial : )

The food is very good although the service can be a bit hit and miss. Cocktails are more ice than alcohol. A slightly more upmarket version than Wagamamas.

Good Japanese food. Very nice ambiance.

Delicious food and great service. It was packed, but the service was still warm, friendly, helpful and fast. I've spent time in Japan so I'm often disappointed by Japanese food in the UK, but this was really good. There's a nice atmosphere and it's nicely appointed. I''ll be back again soon.

I had always been put off going to this restaurant. It always looked nice enough, and it's a very visually appealing place, but I’d always seen it busy, and once when I finally popped my head through the entrance to get a feel for the place, it was way too loud. I’m acutely sensitive to sound, so a restaurant environment (“ambiance” if you will) is of paramount importance for me. In the end, I went with a relative on a weekday evening. Table for two? Yes please. We are guided to a ‘banquette’ where we’re going to be sitting beside each other, which I find is a nice touch, to be honest. Most of the time, when you go to a restaurant, you sit opposite your dining partner(s), and that’s rather adversarial, isn’t it? There are people on the other side of us, but we can’t see their faces, so it’s all right (but I do have to resist the urge to duck my head under the dividing board and say “Hello! What are you having?”). There are some marks on the dividing board, which look like faint traces of grease, but I really don’t know. Laminated cardboard menus are given out, and they’re easy enough to read and deciper, so I find it easy to decide what to order. “Do you have any non-alcoholic booze?” I ask our waitress (Unisex waiter? Wait person? Server? I don’t know what the term is these days). Why, yes! They have Asahi 0.0%! I am overjoyed. Although our order is taken by one person, the food is delivered by others. That’s a little destabilising, and I think it’d be better if they forewarned diners “I’ll be taking your order, but different people will be bringing you your food”. There’s a problem with my dish. I deliberately won’t say what it was. I raise it as an issue with our waitress, and she quickly offers to have the dish changed. Later the front of house supervisor makes the same offer in more emphatic terms, but both times I decline because I just want to get on with eating. We forgo dessert, because….there wasn’t any need for it, really! The portion size is very reasonable indeed. I’d even go as far as to say it was just right. Not too much, and certainly not too little. Although there was a slight problem with my dish, overall it was good. The broccoli in my yaki soba was OUTSTANDING. The music was turned down slightly at my request, and I wasn’t the only one who found it very loud: at the beginning of my meal, I asked a diner on my right if they also found it “oppressively loud” and the answer was yes. Later, however, the music was barely audible above the buzz of conversations. Osaka really needs some acoustic baffles in the ceiling to soak up the noise. That would tip the scale of the restaurant more towards ‘refined’. The lighting was VERY good – definitely not harsh, and for someone like me, lighting and sound are critical factors when I decide whether to eat somewhere. My initial thought was to rate it three stars, but the staff are the main factor which tipped it to four. I’d only ever give five stars to a place if it’s truly world class, but Osaka stands out as one of the better places in Reading. The staff are attentive without being curt or regimental, and kind without being obsequious. The grub just happens to be nice too. Would I go again? Yes.

wonderful delicious food! staff are excellent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Comida increíble hecha aún mejor por el excelente servicio! Prabesh y Kamily eran increíbles. Volverá el 10000%. Gracias chicos!

Great evening with my girls xx The staff were amazing 👏🏽 Thank you 😊

Decided to visit Osaka last weekend and the wait wasn’t too bad. We were attended and taken in very politely. The service was quick, staff was courteous. They didn’t have vegan or vegetarian Katsu dish as we have a vegetarian preference as well. Ordered Kimchi, Ginger, Korean Sticky Chicken, Chicken Curry Ramen, and vegetarian Yasai Yaki Soba with Lean Green and Banana fresh juices. Yasai Yaki Soba was okayish but the rest of the dishes were on point with good flavours and sufficient quantity.

Never eaten inside but always busy inside and people queuing outside waiting for a table.

The broth in the Sukiyaki Beef Fish will change your life. Wonderful joint 10/10

Sushi & sides we've ordered have all been very good. Losing a star because the soup ramen was plain and the meat chewy.

Good service, very busy at peak times. Food not our cup of tea but others in our group enjoyed it.

Nice soup for ramen Sukiyaki rich in flavour

Great service from bibi and honestly made our experience all the better. Gave us good sugestions as we didn’t know what to order and food was actually spot on . Thank ypu also to the rest of team for making it a good experience .

I enjoyed the food every time I went. The only downside would be a queue to get in and there is no take away/home delivery option through the apps. It is a cozy and popular place. You need to plan you visit in advance especially for the evening meals.

Yakisoba is very good. Even my kids love it.

Probably the best Japanese in Reading! And the new cocktails are amazing!!

Yaki Soba Tofu - great evening meal

This is a good restaurant, we queued for awhile for lunch. Yet, the staff arranged us and other customers in the bar for waiting. The ramen n salmon rolls were nice. The staff help celebrated my friend’s birthday and song a birthday song! Awesome!

Private, fast and high quality food. Really enjoyed the visit will definitely be back. Not particularly expensive either.

The portions are massive and the food is very delicious!

Food was great tasty and quick. Very helpful with ordering as one of us was allergic to chilies. It was very noisy as we both wear hearing aids it was to communicate. Next time I would ask for a window seat which might be better

Amazing meal at Osaka today. We shared the dragon roll sushi and vegetable tempura to start, then I had the tofu yaki udon with a mocktail. Really good service and excellent food. You can't book so be prepared to queue. I really recommend this restaurant.

Enjoyed a very pleasant dinner last night. And would like to highlight the excellent guidance and service received from Prab.

Great freshly cooked food. Lively atmosphere. Nice beer!

Pregnant experience 🫶🏼🤰🏻 I had a quick visit to Osaka , but everything was tasting how I wondered, I ordered a spicy Ebi Prawn and a nice and crispy chicken katsu roll , I could order more , but was very full , the food it’s rich in taste , and has incredible flavours ! I would definitely come back 100 times more ! Friendly staff , nice atmosphere.

It was an amazing experience from Osaka Reading. We really loved the food and service in the restaurant. Thank you so much Ms Monika for an excellent service. Appreciate your effort. Lovely food and amazing restaurant 😋

Been a while since I came to Reading. I came by Osaka had a lovely time with friends as I recommended the place and they enjoyed it too which I am glad about. Prabs was a lovely host and did great to help us out with our needs.

Food was excellent loved the atmosphere of the restaurant.staff was always there to help. Thanks prab and ari for the hospitality.

Very delicious food. 10/10 spicy tonkatsu ramen. Very friendly staff specially Prab, recommended us good food. I’ve been looking forward to trying at Osaka reading for a while now, and was so glad that I did! The food was so delicious and the service was really great, too.

Japanese restaurant in reading .ok but japan osaka have better food.

Consistently excellent and reliable. Brilliantly tun.

Amazing food and very helpful and kind staff!

We took a couple of Japanese visitors here. We and they loved it! Great service and super tasty food. Will definitely return!

Osaka is one of my favourite restaurants! Always delicious food, great service and nice atmosphere!

It was the 2nd time I visited Osaka in a month. Hot and cold dishes were both fantastic. Staff is friendly and professional. It is a great place for high-quality Japanese food that I would recommend it to friends and keep visiting.

This place is lovely, I come here often and the food never disappoints! All the food I have has been great and that’s why I come so much! The lunch service is well organised and staff are always attentive. I highly recommend that you visit!

Great food and service. Fitted us in last minute, so accommodating. Would recommend to book we were just lucky . The place was packed and atmosphere was amazing. Great cocktails 🍸 👌

We came here for lunch over the bank holiday weekend and thought the food was a very high standard (we particularly enjoyed the calamari, tempura prawn and cheese grilled gyoza) The service was excellent and there was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant. We will definitely come here again.

The food was very yummy, especially the crispy chicken Katsu Roll!😀

The waiters were friendly and the service was quick. I had Yaki Soba and Ginger Ale. The noodles and the prawns were perfectly fried, it's just that the sauce it was used to fry was way too sweet.

I went with my friend for birthday treat food was so delicious specially sushi 🍣 vibe was perfect also waitress Monika she was so attentive she helped alot it was very good experience for us

One of the best restaurants in Reading! Everything I've tried from the menu has been great and is competitively priced. Not being able to book means you have to allow a bit of queueing time, but we've never had to wait more than 15 minutes. The location is a little unusual and it can feel a little odd looking out the window at the escalators of the Oracle. The decor and hard furnishings do make it a little noisy at peak times, but it's a price worth paying for the excellent food. We have always had decent service. Highly recommended!

Really great place to eat fresh and tasty food, accompanied with great service and good value.

One of the best japanese restaurants (if not the best) I've ever visited. Wonderful food...

Osaka is offering an authentic dining experience with a focus on fresh sushi, sashimi, and traditional Japanese dishes. The restaurant delivers a memorable and flavorful experience. Highly recommend 👌

I was invited to this establishment by a friend. I was not keen on the food but the staff were really very polite and very helpful when i was ordering at the table. Chinese people are normally very bad mannerd and rude but these staff were absolutely superb. I would highly recommend this place for the excellent environment and atmosphere but i must say that the food was very poor. I can cook better myself at home.

Osaka in Reading is hands down my favorite sushi and Japanese restaurant in the world! Every time I'm in Reading, I make it a point to visit. The food here is simply incredible—everything on the menu is delicious and prepared to perfection. Considering it's located in a shopping center, it's as good as it can be. Be prepared to queue at peak times if you don’t have a reservation, but trust me, it’s worth the wait. The quality and shine through in every dish, from the sushi to the ramen. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff always provide excellent service. If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, Osaka is an absolute must-visit!

Osaka Reading is an absolute gem and easily one of the finest Japanese restaurants in town. The sushi here is exceptional—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Each bite feels like a true taste of Japan, with a perfect balance of ingredients and flavors. The atmosphere is another highlight, with a cozy yet elegant ambiance that makes you feel instantly at ease. Whether you're there for a casual lunch or a special dinner, the setting is just right. The staff is attentive and welcoming, adding to the overall great experience. If you're looking for top-notch Japanese cuisine in Reading, Osaka is the place to go. It's become one of my favorite spots, and I can't wait for my next visit!

It was a great experience to dine in Osaka, it was my second time to eat here after two years and yet it still nice.

Really nice food and service. Thank you to our Servers Kae and Prabhat.

The wasabi nearly killed me, but that was my fault for eating too much. The food was great!

Food was nice as always but the service was something to be desired. Got brought multiple wrong dishes, which were then corrected to the right ones. Not an issue as we know what it’s like in a busy restaurant. No check back on how everything went was just told last orders at 9.15pm as kitchen was closing. Tried to order some more drinks at 9.28pm to find out it was last orders for everything. Despite it having been 13 minutes since last orders had been called. Went to the bar to ask and they said they were closed to orders (9.35pm) as they close at 10pm. Thought it couldn’t really get much worse, only for the server who asked us for payment to then misgender my friend. Honestly at a loss for words at the whole experience to be honest.

This was one of the best places to eat out for! The food was amazing and delicious. And our incredible waitress Varsa was such an outstanding person to be served by. Definitely recommend for a night out meal!

Such a good meal and we were served by the amazing Prab who was so attentive and kind. Literally made my day! Osaka is always so delicious and never fails to make my tummy happy :))